Colts think Eric Ebron can still do 'bigger things'

The Indianapolis Colts seem to have found a way to tap into the potential in tight end Eric Ebron, but they still feel he hasn’t reached his ceiling yet.

Taking a larger role in the offense since the injury to starter Jack Doyle in Week 3, Ebron has been one of the most consistent producers on the offensive side of the ball through a desperate time.

His six touchdown receptions pace the tight end position in the NFL, and it represents a career-high for the 25-year-old, but head coach Frank Reich believes Ebron is capable of doing even more.

“Much like when Nick (Sirianni) and I were in San Diego with (Antonio) Gates and then the last couple years with (Zach) Ertz in Philadelphia having a tight end with Eric’s skillset – making plays down the field, being good in the red zone and converting on third down,” Reich told reporters Monday. “I think Eric has done really well. We are continuing to look for – like everybody else, he needs to improve further. I expect bigger things. He’s a really talented guy and so we need to keep utilizing him as much as we can.”

Through the Colts’ six games this season, Ebron has caught 30 passes for 326 yards and six touchdowns.

Ebron had a solid role, but a limited one, when Doyle was healthy to begin the season. However, the hip injury forced the Colts to use Ebron in a much more featured role, which has led to his success early on.

The Colts are slowly getting their entire offense back healthy, but they know they won’t have to rush Doyle back from his injury with how well Ebron is playing.

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